Tolly Thompson (born January 1, 1973) is an American former freestyle and folkstyle wrestler. He represented the United States in freestyle wrestling at the 2005 and 2006 World Championships at 120 kg. In 2005, he earned a bronze medal at the World Championships.
Early life Thompson attended Janesville High School in Janesville, Iowa. As a high school wrestler, Thompson had a record of 118-6 and was a two-time Iowa state finalist. He was also a two-time national finalist, reaching the national finals twice at the USA Junior nationals.Tolly Thompson. nwhof.org. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
College In college, Thompson was a three-time All-American and NCAA champion for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.(March 26, 2013). UNI Coach Among Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame 2013 Inductees. UNI Athletics. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
Senior level Thompson was the United States representative at 120 kg at the freestyle wrestling World Championships in 2005 and 2006. In 2005, he earned the bronze medal at the World Championships at 120 kg.Tolly Thompson - Wrestling Coach. West Virginia University Athletics. Retrieved June 9, 2025. Other freestyle wrestling accomplishments include winning the Pan American Championships twice.RealProWrestling: Preview of Episode 7 Heavyweights. wrestlingpod.com. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
Other honors In 2010, Thompson was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Glen Brand Inductee.Pilcher, K.J. (January 5, 2010). Four Iowans among Glen Brand HoF inductees. The Gazette. Retrieved June 9, 2025. In 2013, Thompson was inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame.Tolly Thompson. Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
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